Mardi Gras, Carolina Style!

A fat time was had by all at the very grand Mardi Gras party we attended last night at the home of a Louisina native!  Our hosts made us feel like we were in New Orleans as soon as we walked through their door!  The decor was festive and the cajun food was as authentic as if in the French Quarter! 

They served numerous King cakes of course! It was fun to see who is hosting the next party as guest found the cakes trinket.  

They even had a "Carolina Style" Fat Tuesday Float!  The creative costumes were fantastic!  The attire suggested by the hosts was "OTT" for Over the Top!  This party as one of my favorite friends would say had "Swish"!

The legendary Pat O'Brien Hurricane made us all feel like we were in New Orleans on Bourbon Street! If you do not have the official mix like our hosts, you can make your own Traditional Hurricane! Start with 2 oz light rum, dark rum and passion fruit juice, 1oz of orange juice and lime juice, 1 tablespoon of simple syrup and grenadine!  Garnish with oranges and cherries!

We had a blast with WONDERFUL friends!

Joie de vivre!

Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!

Jen Jen